Ye Zhengwu (R) and his friend Que Weixin take part in a training in the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on May 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)
Zhangjiajie, located in the northwest of Hunan Province, is one of the World Natural Heritage sites in China. Its breathtaking natural landscapes have attracted tourists worldwide and have drawn extreme sports enthusiasts to prove their skills.
Ye Zhengwu, a 25-year-old mountain biker, was born and raised in Zhangjiajie. He developed a passion for biking at a young age. In 2015, while studying in university, he first encountered downhill mountain biking and was deeply attracted to it.
"As a child growing up in the mountains, I always love exploring mountains. Riding through the forests is a great pleasure for me," Ye said.
According to him, the natural resources and challenging road conditions here are ideal for downhill mountain biking.
"For me, it's truly a pleasure to engage in my favorite sport in my beloved hometown," said Ye.
Ye Zhengwu poses for a photo in the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on May 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)Ye Zhengwu trains in a forest farm in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)Ye Zhengwu adjusts his helmet as he takes part in a training in a forest farm in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)Ye Zhengwu trains in a forest farm in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)
Ye Zhengwu trains in a forest farm in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)Ye Zhengwu trains in a forest farm in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)Tourists visit the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Jan. 3, 2024. (Photo by Wu Yongbing/Xinhua)An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 28, 2021 shows a view of the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province. (Photo by Wu Yongbing/Xinhua)Ye Zhengwu (down) and his friend Que Weixin take part in a training in the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on May 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)Ye Zhengwu adjusts his helmet as he takes part in a training in a forest farm in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on Nov. 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)Ye Zhengwu (L) and his friend Que Weixin prepare to take part in a training in the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province, on May 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Xue Yuge)■
